Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023) vs Asus ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 5060 (2025)
What Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023) does better (13) and where ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 5060 (2025) wins (9) — every spec side by side.
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5.6Graphics8.6
4.4Overall performance8.3
4.1Display7.4
3.4Memory & storage4.6
3.1Battery & portability4.7
3.2Features & cooling7.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023)ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 5060 (2025)
| Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023) | ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 5060 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 312 mm | 264 mm | +48 mm |
| Width | 405 mm | 354 mm | +51 mm |
| Thickness | 30 mm | 30 mm | = |
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 2.5 kg | +0.8 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023) better than ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 5060 (2025)?
- GPU shader cores7,424 vs 3,3282.2×
- Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs Full HD (1080p/1200p)
- SSD (up to)2,000 GB vs 1,000 GB2×
- GPU power (TGP)165 W vs 140 W+18%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light18,531 vs 14,095+31%
- GPU compute (FP32)24.7 TFLOPS vs 21.6 TFLOPS+14%
- Advanced OptimusYes · ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 5060 (2025): No
- SSD (base)2,000 GB vs 1,000 GB2×
- SD card readerYes · ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 5060 (2025): No
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%
- USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
- Webcam1,080p vs 720p+50%
Why is ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 5060 (2025) better than Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023)?
- Weight3.3 kg vs 2.5 kg+32%
- Ethernet1 Gbit/s vs 5 Gbit/s5×
- Max. supported RAM32 GB vs 64 GB2×
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023): Yes
- Cooling fans2 vs 3+50%
- Fan noise (max. load)59.9 dB vs 44 dB+36%
- RAM speed4,800 MHz vs 5,600 MHz+17%
- Pixel density126 ppi vs 138 ppi+10%
- Max CPU clock5.4 GHz vs 5.8 GHz+7%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 165 W | 140 W |
| Video memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,424 | 3,328 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 24.7 TFLOPS | 21.6 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 18,531 | 14,095 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i9-13900HX | Ryzen 9 8940HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 24 | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.8 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-13700HX, Core i9-13900HX | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Pixel density | 126 ppi | 138 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 4,800 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 2,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 2,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 30 mm | 30 mm |
| Width | 405 mm | 354 mm |
| Depth | 312 mm | 264 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Grey |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 59.9 dB | 44 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet | 1 Gbit/s | 5 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Keyboard backlight | — | Zone RGB |
| Per-key RGB | — | No |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | No |
| Key travel | 1.8 mm | 1.8 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 4 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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